Stacey Solomon proudly shows off her stretch marks and 'bunny-shaped' belly button as she's praised for wearing crop top | The Scottish Sun

STACEY Solomon proudly showed off her stretch marks and "bunny-shaped" belly button as she's praised for wearing a crop top.

The Loose Women panellist, 31, received a message from a fan praising her for exposing her midriff as they didn't have the confidence to do the same.

Stacey Solomon showed off her body to inspire her fansCredit: staceysolomon/Instagram

Stacey took the opportunity to inspire her fans by showing off her belly.

The fan's message read: "I know this sounds stupid but I love that you're wearing a crop top, I'm 21 and never feel confident enough for one and seeing you wear one and not be conscious gives me a bit of courage."

Stacey then showed different parts of her stomach, while saying: "This message made me feel a little bit sad so here's my favourite things about my midriff: my glittery stretch marks, because they shine in the sun.

"My bellybutton scar because I think it looks like a bunny. And my veins. Love 'em."

She wrote over the clip: "In case no one has told you lately nothing you say is stupid. None of your thoughts are ones only you have had and you're never alone.

The star showed off her stretch marksCredit: Instagram

She said her belly button looks like a bunnyCredit: Instagram

She also pointed out the veins in her midriffCredit: Instagram

"And you are perfect. So perfect that you can wear/say/do whatever you want if it makes you happy. And you deserve to be happy.

"It's took me a long time to try and be kinder to my self because we get through that.

"That's not even very attractive but the truth is stretch marks are natural glitter. Scars are stories and veins keep us alive. Your body is incredible."

Stacey - who is mum to Zachary, 12, Leighton, eight, and Rex, one - and fiancé Joe Swash recently rehomed a new puppy.